Kent Reporter
Kent mayor issues proclamation in honor of WGU Washington Week
Online university recognized for expanding access to high-quality, affordable education
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Puget Sound Business Journal
Opinion: Strategies to help attract, retain top talent
Even in a competitive job market, successful executives should know what steps to take to attract, retain and promote capable managers and employees.
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425 Business
Secrets of Success
Back to School: Is Online Learning Right for You?
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Herald.net
Commentary: Turning a grant into the promise of education
Legislation for the Washington College Promise would guarantee financial aid for all who qualify.
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Seattle Business
Daring Women Q&A: Tonya Drake, Chancellor of Western Governors University Washington
The head of the online, nonprofit university seeks to lead with integrity, courage and vision.
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The Daily News (Longview)
LCC partners with Western Governors University, expands continuing ed options
Through a new partnership with Western Governors University, Lower Columbia College will add eight new options for students looking to continue their higher education at home.
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The Columbian
Drake: Transformed grant invests in future
Every person in Washington should have the opportunity to pursue higher education.
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The Daily News (Longview)
We must invest in Washington’s future
Chancellor Tonya Drake encourages support for the momentous Washington College Promise grant proposal.
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Herald.Net
Commentary: Employers need to reach out to military spouses
The lack of jobs for spouses can force military families to make the choice to leave the service.
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The Tri-City Herald
On Veterans Day, think also of military spouses
As we look toward Veterans Day, let us also remember the sacrifices of those who support our military personnel at home.
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Seattle Post-Intelligencer
WGU Positions Veterans for Success in High Demand Cyber Security Field
WGU Washington has expanded its College of Information Technology to include a number of bachelor’s and master’s Degrees that train and arm individuals to fill the high demand jobs in cyber security, data management, cloud and systems administration and more.
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The Seattle Times
State WGU leader aims to double student enrollment
Tonya Drake, the chancellor of Western Governors University’s Washington affiliate, wants to see enrollment double at the online nonprofit school.
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The Spokesman-Review
Responding to teacher shortage, Washington schools look to expedite training
At age 40, Christine Greiner wanted a career change.
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The Daily News Online
Western Governors University looks to expand local footprint
With Washington facing a historic teacher shortage crisis, there’s a new kid on the block when it comes to certifying much-needed educators.
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Seattle Post-Intelligencer
WGU Washington Positioning Veterans for Success
Pursuing higher education has long been promoted and encouraged throughout our military, but with over 11,000 institutions of higher learning to choose from, picking the right one can be a bit of a challenge.
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The Seattle Times
New agreement smooths path to graduate school for community college students
An agreement between the state’s community colleges and the nonprofit WGU Washington will help make it easier for students who earned a bachelor’s degree at a two-year school to get a graduate degree at the online university.
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Kent Reporter
WGU Washington awards record number of degrees at sixth annual commencement ceremony
WGU Washington awarded nearly 2,600 bachelor’s and master’s degrees to students from throughout the state at its sixth annual commencement ceremony.
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The Seattle Times
Q&A: Richard Cummins, incoming WGU-Washington president, on how to get a college degree for about $20,000
Western Governors University is creating an alternative path to a bachelor’s degree that works well for working adults.
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Kent Reporter
National magazines recognize WGU Washington for supporting military
Military Advanced Education and Transition named WGU a Top School for the 10th straight year.
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The Tri-City Herald
Our Voice: CBC and community will miss Cummins’ visionary leadership
WGU Washington's gain is Columbia Basin College's loss. Rich Cummins' leadership and vision have truly changed the face of higher education in our community.
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Puget Sound Business Journal
WGU Washington names new chancellor after Floten's retirement
Just 10 days after Jean Floten's retirement from WGU Washington, the university announced Richard Cummins will lead the campus as its new chancellor.
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425 Business
Local University Extends Women in Leadership Scholarship Opportunity
WGU Washington recently announced it has extended the application deadline for its WGU Women in Leadership Scholarship.
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The Seattle Times
Women in Leadership: An example to driven, self-starting professionals
Scholarship helps women ready to make a greater impact in the workplace and their communities.
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The Spokesman-Review
Jean Floten: Disrupting higher education, one click at a time
After guiding WGU Washington through nearly six years of record-setting growth and seeing how the university truly impacts people’s lives, Floten is retiring.
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The Seattle Times
With more than 42 years as higher-ed leader, Jean Floten deserves Washington’s thanks
After more than 42 years serving Pacific Northwest colleges and universities, some might expect Jean Floten to be ready to sit back and enjoy retirement.
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Kent Reporter
WGU Washington Chancellor Jean Floten to retire
WGU Washington Chancellor Jean Floten, who has led the nonprofit, online university since its launch in May 2011, will retire on Jan. 31.
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Kent Reporter
WGU Washington launches master’s in Nursing Informatics
WGU Washington is accepting applications for a new online master’s degree program aimed at preparing nurses to better analyze and interpret data in healthcare.
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